Press Releases

September 22, 2009 – Greenville, SC — Tough Times Drive Innovation and Unique Partnerships to Retain Manufacturing Jobs, Enhance Forest Health and Produce Renewable Energy The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today announced a grant to Montana Community Development Corporation (MCDC). The grant is in support of an exciting proposal to link […]

August 31, 2009 –Endowment and Partners Announce Plan for Conservation Easement Database GREENVILLE, SC — The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment), with generous support of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation, today announced a collaborative initiative to create the first national database of conservation easement information. When completed, the National Conservation Easement […]

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today issued a Request for Pre-proposals (RFP) in its joint-venture with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant Program (CIG).  “While our CIG initiative can’t actually begin until after October 1, we have a strong desire to begin the creative planning process with potential […]

It is never too early to begin thinking ahead!  In keeping with that concept, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) today posted a Blog soliciting input for a potential second joint-venture with the Natural Resources Conservation Service under its Conservation Innovation Grants Program (CIG).  “We don’t know if the 2010 CIG will […]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on July 13th announced $18.4 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 55 projects to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies and approaches to help farmers and ranchers conserve and sustain natural resources.  The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) received the largest single grant in the slate and the first-ever […]

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities’ Board of Directors today voted unanimously to approve IRS Form 990 required of not-for-profits.  “The IRS made wholesale changes in the Form 990 making the 2008 version the most complex and detailed statement to date.  It covers not just the finances of the Endowment but also its governance […]

On June 23, 2009, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones issued a ruling for the defense in a long-running challenge by the Washington Forest Law Center (WFLC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) against the U.S. Government.  Judge Jones ruled that WFLC/FSC had no legal standing nor credible claims that they had suffered injury in […]

At its most recent meeting of the Board of Directors held in New Orleans May 19-20, 2009, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) heard a report from its Audit Committee as well as its independent auditor, Dixon Hughes PLLC.  “On behalf of the Audit Committee, I’m pleased to present to the Board […]

Michelle Christensen, a May 2009 graduate of Portland State University, joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities’ team as the 2009 Intern.  With a degree in Geography and a minor in Sustainable Community Development, Christensen has a strong interest in natural resource and conservation issues.  After two years as a Wildland Firefighter for the […]

For nearly 40 years, April 22nd has been celebrated as “Earth Day” in the United States.  At the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) every day is Earth Day as the staff and Board go about the mission of promoting sustainable forestry – forestry that achieves the triple objective of meeting economic needs […]